A Day of Wrath? Of Anger? Over Poverty? But not the US....Egypt?

We are the founders of democracy. But for 30 years of declining living standards given away to China (not Mexico nor Canada) but unfair trading partners and the corporations that allowed global trade to go to their heads sending all jobs for less pay to India, Vietnam, China, etc......and not punishing them but awarding them with higher profits (Walmart, AMEX, Transunion, hell the whole list of M&A folks and 100% of the S&P 500)  ......not fining them with the imposition of the differential in wages (as competitive and comparative...

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Beautiful hope, with reality sitting next to everyone in the form of fools

Yes, education is a problem, more teachers with more diverse education to teach yet municipal boards with less money have been cutting back for years. Obama: good thought, no hope there. And cuts in defense caused the royalty of lobbyist money from the defense contractors to see their skin crawl. Any attempt to help those less well off (not less intelligent) froze the republicans to death. A pig woman from Min (senator) said unemployment was still high and nothing had been done to unthaw the economic environment. She must be from Mars.  As...

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Funny in my life I can not recall a presidential address without a rally

No reason why but for faith in our system. Stocks rally. The ideal here is to take out the year 2000 high (and short stops) which we nearly did this week already.All are bullish, all forecasts are as well. Find me a bear other than the phantom bears talked about so much by Crammer.....who is nuts as bullish consensus is so high, all are long.....and first out wins. Its a small door to exit, and still bearish (me) sees this as the opportunity for a short. As news of many layoffs, some of which made me laugh like the Verizon lay offs of management...

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The King's Speech...dazzling high-brow Art! Stellar acting by Colin Firth & Geoffrey Rush!

The King's Speech is a remarkable film!Consequently, I was not surprised when the stellar Weinstein production rustled up a-dozen-or-so Oscar nominations on these shores at the crack-of-dawn this morning!In addition, the Colin Firth vehicle nabbed a Producer's Guild Award, at the Producers' swanky annual Black Tie Soiree over the weekend.The...

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83rd Annual Oscar Nominations...King's Speech nabs 12 nods! Wahlberg, Moore & Affleck snubbed!

Die-hard film buffs and a swarm of discerning film critics (anxious to yelp "I told 'ya so") tumbled out of bed at the crack of dawn today to catch a run-down of the Oscar nods for the calendar year of 2010.I was brimming with pride when the nominees were named because - as it turns out - most of my own predictions in all the major categories fell...

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Women's Spring Fashion...feminine! Sensual! Romantic!

 Uncomplicated sun dresses in monochromatic shades of white will be popular this spring - when the chic female silhouette takes a delicate sure-footed step forward - into a welcome feminine direction.The stylish ensembles will be marked by delicate floral prints - that are see-through on occasion and layered...

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Movie Posters...Bob Peak Art creations! Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences!

Oft times it is the jazzy celebrated movie poster that lures film buffs into the Theatre.To many connoisseurs they are a unique American Art Form.Many rare promotional fliers have become collector's items, too  In fact, when Tom Cruise's last big-budget action adventure flopped at the box-office (Knight & Day), critics blamed a lackluster poster...

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Hair...a celebration life! Horrors of War still impact in Pantages production!

As soon as the last number ends with a hair-rising rendition of  "Let the Sun Shine In"  at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, the audience spontaneously springs to their feet with a rousing standing ovation for the talented cast of the 60's Musical Revival.Minutes later - without much urging from the actors - ecstatic theatre-goers...

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Anne Hathaway...cast as Catwoman! Meow!

 Just goes to show 'ya - when you rustle up a high-profile in the biz almost overnight (in addition to turning in a couple of stellar screen characterizations in big box-office features along the way) - that the world is your oyster.This especially appears to be true for the flavor of the month - talented actress and red-carpet head-turner - Anne...

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COMPLEXIONS...intensive dance workshop with Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson!

For 16 years COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET has been bringing it’s own unique brand of contemporary choreography and technique to the stage.Now, a Summer Intensive Program has been developed at the renowned company, with the specific aim of making the COMPLETE DANCER from head-to-toe.PRECISION, PHYSICALITY, EXPRESSION, and VERSATILITY - these are...

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President Obama...State Dinner for President Hu! Barbra Streisand comment offensive to Chinese?

Handshakes across the water!President Obama toasted Chinese President Hu, the 1st Lady looked stunning in a red silk organza gown with delicate black flourishes, and the tony elite nibbled on a five-course dinner (before saunering off for an evening of live entertainment) under a distinguished-looking three-quarter-length portrait of President Lincoln...

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American Idol...ratings down with 18-49 age demographic! Fox nonplussed!

Jennifer Lopez unable to lure viewers!The critics must be howling today.Or, rubbing their hands with glee, quipping righteously:"I told 'ya so!"In spite of a full-blown promo for the season opener - Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Ryan Seacrest appeared on Jay Leno's Late Night talk show this past week to smooze about the upcoming...

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American Idol...kicks off with rubber-faced Steven Tyler & stylish Jennifer Lopez!

Ameican Idol returns to kick off a fresh season with one noticeable difference.Viewers at home won't be treated to the caustic wit of the bitchy brit when the lights go up tonight on the Prime Time Network TV entertainment show.Uh-huh!The irascible - Simon Cowell - exited the highly-rated Karaoke-style bill-of-fare many moons ago amidst a storm of...

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Marina Del Rey Hospital...rinky-dink medical facility run by incompetent negligent staff!

Heaven forbid a tourist or a local should be unexpectedly stricken by a sudden illness at the beach, forcing the hapless individual to dash into the Emergency Care facility at the Marina.What a rink-dink unprofessional hole-in-the-wall place the Marina Del Rey Hospital is!Shortly after being admitted to the hospital by rude insulting staff (with...

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Ru Paul...drag race popular at RAGE! Logo TV extravaganza!

As I strolled by RAGE last night in WeHo, it didn't escape my quick eye that Ru Paul's Tuesday night dazzler show is selling out at the trendy disco to capacity in the heart of gay gulch!No wonder!The upcoming Ru Paul Drag Race - slated for a premiere event on Logo on Monday January 24th - is no doubt rustling up a Queen frenzy!Since Ms. Paul...

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Los Angeles Art Show...previews tonight with splashy soiree!

Tonight the Los Angeles Arts Show kicks off and runs through Saturday at the spacious downtown Convention Center.More than one hundred of the top Galleries (and a posse of artists) on the West Coast are participating in the in 16-year-old art extravaganza!Locals and out-of-towners alike are invited to get up-close-and-personal with an eclectic...

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68th Annual Golden Globe Awards...Host Ricky Gervais insults top brass! Angelina Jolie shimmered!

High-end designer gowns shimmered in the exotic environs of the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel below the setting sun, the heads of ecstatic fans turned this way 'n that as a bevy of bodacious babes sashayed down the red carpet with handsome escorts on their arms in the rarefied air just beyond reach, and a posse of media types hovered nearby...

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Justin Bieber...Mom says Pop Idol's talents a gift from God!

 According to Justin Bieber's Mother, the Pop sensation's meteoric rise to superstardom was no accident.In this month's issue of Vanity Fair - Justin graces the front cover - the dotting parent attributes the phenomenal success (and launch of the kid's talent into the stratosphere) to Divine Intervention.Allegedly, Bieb's Mother was floundering...

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Pinot Days in Southern California...taste 90 Pinot Noirs! Thursday thru Saturday! Santa Monica!

 Pinot days in Southern California is back with a vengeance!Wine companies will be offering up Pinot samples during a three-day period at the Santa Monica Airport Barker Hangar this weekend (Thursday thru Saturday) alongside a handful of local restaurants on-the-ready to serve up a smorgasboard of delectable treats to pair with the stellar bill-of-fare.You...

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Britney Spears..."Hold it against me" soars in spins! Allegations of plagerism!

Britney Spears was walking on air when her single - "Hold it against me" - was released to media outlets around the country this past week.According to Jive Records (her label) Ms. Spears broke all records for single-day spins in recent years on the radio!If anything, the once-troubled pop star - who nearly slid into oblivion because of a monkey or...

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Tap...fraud @ Metro Line's transit carrier! Rude insulting staff ignore problem!

  Chances are that if you held a reduced fare card (pass for Disabled passengers & Seniors) for METRO Transit in Los Angeles, there was a bit of arm-twisting to get you signed up for the new-introduced TAP card.In fact, any individual who was on record with Metro Transit Authority with a "special-rate" monthly pass, was automatically...

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Justin Bieber...CSI role reprised! 3-D biopic released in February!

It appears that Justin Bieber is intent on proving his "acting chops"!Perhaps the teen pop flavor of-the-month can see the writing on the wall?At Facebook, or wherever!A teenie-bopper's crush can be fickle, after all, in the topsy-turvy world of sexy young Pop Stars.Just maybe, Bieber is seeking to make a star turn - and thus - gain a solid foothold...

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Dr. Conrad Murray...Jackson's Doctor must face trial for murder! Stripped of license!

After a week of testimony and strenuous court theatrics - a Judge presiding over a preliminary hearing pertaining to the mysterious death of Michael Jackson - has ruled that Dr. Conrad Murray must face manslaughter charges for his complicity in the sudden demise of the King of Pop.When Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor handed down...

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Julian Ayrs 5 Top Picks...Best Screenwriter! Oscar Race 2010!

If it isn't in the script, it probably won't end up on the silver screen.And, even if it is - not matter how eloquently or succinctly expressed on the page - it might not either.Of course, I am referring  to the written word!If an actor or a director attempts to rewrite 'em - on the set, in their trailer, in the toilet room, wherever  -...

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